Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Second Tuesday of Month) - November

Peer Led Support Topic Meetings

Our topic this month is:  "Navigating the Holidays, Past and Present"

How Can We Support One Another Through the Holidays?

The holiday season can stir up a mix of emotions—especially for those navigating recent loss. In our November Peer-Led Support Topic Meetings, designed with newer widows in mind, we’ll come together to share challenges, ideas and strategies for "getting through this holiday season".

Together, we’ll explore what helps

--and hold space for what hurts.

The Topic committee suggests reading these articles:

A Practical Plan for Dealing with Grief During the Holidays

64 Tips for Coping with Grief at the Holidays

11 Ways to Survive the Holidays As a Widow

The Topic committee suggests subscribing to our YouTube channel & listening to Dawn's Video. Just click this link, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHIsh0-lenA?sub_confirmation=1

Co-Leaders:  Gaby & Nana & Terri

Gabriella Major zooming in from New York, NY

About me: I was born in Hungary. As a teenager, together with my parents, we fled to the US without any knowledge of English and with
only the clothes on our backs. I got married right out of high school, and while raising 4 children I went back to school to get my BA and Master's degree in counseling. Four years after my first husband died, I had a second chance at love.

Interests: Volunteering for things I am passionate about; I am a docent at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and an active volunteer at the W Connection.
Works well with: Retired career women.

Year of First Loss: 2002

Year of Second Loss: 2012.

Nana Goldberg zooming in from Philadelphia, PA

About me: Retail has been my career ever since high school. I was fortunate to work in my family's Army and Navy store, I. Goldberg, for forty years. I have a young adult son, and a very vocal black cat and a great sense of humor.

Interests: I practice Mindfulness, enjoy watching professional and college sports, exploring new recipes, and learning about interior design.

Works well with: widows with young children, widows with children at home, people who are honest, curious and practice the attitude of gratitude.

Year of Loss: 2007, when my son was 12 years old.

Terri Herring zooming in from Bucks County, PA

About me:  I'm a summer camp director (2nd career).  My first career was in the retail women's apparel business. I have three grown children & two young grandkids. I have a black Lab and just downsized my house. 

Interests: the arts: painting & ceramics, gardening, walking and I’m trying to learn Spanish

Works well with: empty nesters and working moms.

Year of Loss: 2018